Comparison

BabelEar Pro vs Side Screen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BabelEar Pro

Features
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BabelEar Pro helps you understand spoken conversations in a language you know, as they happen. Choose the language you understand, start a live session, and BabelEar Pro listens through your microphone, plays translated speech through your phone or headphones, and shows translated text on screen close to real time. Features: - Try live translation for free - Live voice translation for real conversations - Voice note transcription: share an audio file to BabelEar Pro and get a clean text transcript - Simple language selection with up to 69 supported languages - Translated speech and on-screen text - Device-only conversation history - Headphone and speaker output controls - Sign in with Apple for account access on iOS devices - Optional packs for paid translation time and voice note transcription BabelEar Pro is designed for meetings, work, study, travel, and everyday conversations where you need quick spoken translation. Notes: A network connection is required for live translation. Microphone permission is required while using translation. Headphones are recommended for the best experience. Translation quality and language availability may vary. Minute packs and voice note packs are available as optional in-app purchases.

About

Side Screen

This app translates game audio and text in real-time for consoles and PCs, using on-device AI for privacy. Play games on your TV or computer while your mobile device displays translations and provides AI voice dubbing without needing extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Real-time game translation
  • On-device AI voice dubbing
  • Direct digital capture over Wi-Fi
  • Camera-free operation
  • Context-aware translation engine
  • Optional unlimited Pro access
Features
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Side Screen: Game Translator - Real-Time Gaming Companion IMPORTANT NOTICE: Exclusively designed as a companion for external hardware (Console PX5 / PX4, Mac, and PC). Does NOT translate native iOS mobile games. Play on your TV or PC while your iOS device acts as a wireless translation display. Play console and PC games in your language in real-time. Side Screen captures game visuals and audio over Wi-Fi, delivering instant translation and live AI voice dubbing without cameras, microphones, or capture cards. Powered by Apple Neural Engine and local AI models, text, speech, and voiceovers are processed on-device with zero cloud latency and complete privacy. FREE TO USE WITH REWARDED ADS or OPTIONAL UNLIMITED PRO ACCESS CORE MODES: - Console Mode (Headless Remote Play) Connect via local network. Side Screen streams game data in the background. Frame subtitles for instant OCR translation, listen to digital audio for speech translation (STT), or hear live voice dubbing (TTS). Camera-free and wireless! - External PC & Mac Mode Connect your computer over Wi-Fi. Side Screen captures screen text (OCR) and audio (STT) for instant translation and voice dubbing straight to your device. WHY SIDE SCREEN? - Direct Digital Capture: Video and audio captured over Wi-Fi. No cameras, lighting issues, or background noise. - Triple-Engine Translation: Fast OCR for subtitles, STT for live dialogue, and real-time AI Voice Dubbing (TTS). - On-Device Neural AI Dubbing: In-game dialogue spoken aloud in your language with on-device neural voices. - Context-Aware Engine: Considers previous dialogue lines for accurate translations and character consistency. - Private & On-Device: Video and audio never leave your device. All AI models run locally. (Internet is only used for pairing and optional rewarded ads). - Flexible Access: Translate completely free by extending your time with short rewarded ads, or unlock Side Screen Pro for unlimited, ad-free translation. SIDE SCREEN PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION): - Unlimited translation time with no limits or countdowns - 100% ad-free experience with zero waiting periods - Auto-renews weekly, cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Q: How does real-time voice dubbing work? A: Side Screen converts translated subtitles and dialogue into natural speech using on-device neural TTS models. Q: Do I need a camera, capture card, or HDMI splitter? A: No. Side Screen acts as a headless Remote Play receiver over Wi-Fi. While you play on your TV, your device displays translations and speaks dialogue aloud. Q: Can I translate PC/Mac games? A: Yes! Connect your computer via Wi-Fi to capture screen text (OCR) or audio (STT) for instant translation and dubbing. Q: Does it translate native iOS mobile games? A: No, Side Screen is exclusively a companion for external hardware (consoles and PCs). Q: Does translation run on-device? A: Yes. All OCR, speech, translation, and dubbing run on-device via Apple Neural Engine. Internet is only used for stream pairing and optional ads. Q: Why use Neural Engine instead of online cloud APIs? A: Cloud APIs add network latency, privacy risks, and per-word costs. Side Screen runs locally for zero-latency translation without cloud servers or API keys. SUPPORTED LANGUAGES: - Text & Speech Translation (18 Languages): English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Dutch, Indonesian, Polish, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese. - Live Neural Voice Dubbing (TTS): Turkish, English, Chinese, Arabic, Polish. Note: Requires downloaded Apple language packs for on-device translation. LEGAL & SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: - Privacy Policy: https://izlemvecikarim.blogspot.com/2026/08/privacy-policy-for-side-screen-game.html - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BabelEar Pro4 screens
Side Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Side Screen at none against BabelEar Pro's 2. Side Screen also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). BabelEar Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BabelEar Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Side Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BabelEar Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Side Screen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BabelEar Pro versus Side Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBabelEar ProSide Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB611 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperKapTable AI LimitedERTUGRUL GULERYUZ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BabelEar Pro

One-time2
  • 1 Hour Audio Transcription$0.99
  • 10 minutes$7.99
None

Side Screen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BabelEar Pro free?
BabelEar Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Side Screen free?
Side Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BabelEar Pro or Side Screen have ads?
Side Screen shows ads; BabelEar Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, BabelEar Pro or Side Screen?
BabelEar Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Side Screen fortnightly. Most recently, BabelEar Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Side Screen on October 1, 2026.

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